What we are looking for

A senior Project/Programme Manager and/or Adviser in a humanitarian/recovery context with proven technical expertise and strategy development experience in international human rights and refugee law, protection principles and access to justice issues.

Previous experience in ICLA related interventions and knowledgeable about the Lebanon context and Syria response especially on HLP matters is preferred.

Great analytical and writing skills with proven capability in training and capacity development.

Must be fluent in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Lebanon. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

What you will do

The purpose of the ICLA Specialist position is to develop NRC’s Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Programme, provide strategic direction and ensure quality assurance, and direct the programme’s strategy and quality control. The ICLA Specialist is also responsible for mentoring, training, and building the capacity of the programme staff on all related technical matters.

In this position you will:

• Develop the ICLA strategy and provide technical guidance that is aligned with the country, regional and global strategies and priorities.
• Contribute to fundraising, and develop and revise funding proposals, budgets and donor reports.
• Identify trends, technical standards, and donor priorities.
• Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within ICLA and ensure high technical quality and synergies in the project implementation.
• Provide technical direction and project implementation support.
• Ensure that key learnings are extracted from the ICLA implementation, and incorporated in the programme and staff development processes.
• Provide capacity building to ICLA staff.
• Represent NRC in all relevant forums/working groups, including national authorities and donors.
• Oversee implementation protection mainstreaming (Safe and Inclusive Programming) minimum standards across ICLA core competencies.
• Ensure compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring

Generic professional competencies: 

• A Bachelors degree or higher education relevant to the assignment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in working as a senior Project/Programme Manager and/or Adviser in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Proven expertise in international human rights and refugee law, protection principles and access to justice issues.
• Previous experience in ICLA related interventions with previous experience and knowledge of the Lebanon context and response.
• Proven skills and experience in report and proposal writing.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Prior experience and proven capability in training and capacity development.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Previous experience in the Syria response is an asset.

What we offer

• Duty station: Beirut, Lebanon.
• Contract:12 months Fixed-term, renewable based on performance, funding, and the need for the position
• Travel: 25%
• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s national salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Lebanon. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
• Internal candidates applying for the position should click on the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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Learn more about NRC Lebanon here and here.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements